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Sweet Lavender

Lavandula X Heterophylla

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Overview

Sweet Lavender, Lavandula x heterophylla, is a perennial hybrid known for its fragrant, narrow leaves and long-lasting, pale purple flowers. Growing 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, it adds height and texture. Prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators while deterring deer. Ideal for borders, herb gardens, and aromatic plantings. Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10. Trim after flowering to maintain shape.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 5–9Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Growing 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, it adds height and texture

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — this plant is both hardy and versatile
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Prefers full sun and well-draining soil; lavender and purple flowers in the garden
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — is a perennial hybrid known for its fragrant
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — A hybrid of Portuguese (Lavandula latifolia) and English lavenders (Lavandula angustifolia)
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — where its pleasant scent can be fully appreciated
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — is a perennial herb celebrated for its aromatic foliage and alluring purple blossoms
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Prefers full sun and well-draining soil
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — narrow leaves and long-lasting; a hybrid of Portuguese (Lavandula latifolia) and English lavenders (Lavandula
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Ideal for borders, herb gardens, and aromatic plantings; this plant is both hardy and versatile
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — The plant is well-suited to U.S
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